Dessert: United Kingdom – Strawberries and Cream

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 0 min

Additional 25 min

Total 35 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2–3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream
1 / 2 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Toss strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl; let macerate 20–30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Whip the whipping cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
3. Spoon macerated strawberries into bowls and dollop or pipe the whipped cream on top.
4. Garnish with mint if desired and serve immediately.